Cheneys Creek Dam
Cheneys Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Goochland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Cheneys Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Cheneys Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gottwald, James T. (private).
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Goochland |
| Coordinates | 37.70220, -77.91800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gottwald, James T. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA075036 |
| Federal ID | VA075036 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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